Endometrial Biopsy

Biopsy, Endometrium

Why It Is Done

An endometrial biopsy is done to:

• Check for cancer. For example, an endometrial biopsy may be done to help determine the cause of some abnormal Pap test results.
• Find the cause of heavy, prolonged, or irregular uterine bleeding. It is often done to find the cause of uterine bleeding in women who have gone through menopause.
• See whether the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is going through the normal menstrual cycle changes.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: February 22, 2008
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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